1970 Corvette Coupe 454 / 390hp 4 speed 89xx miles
 

Tracey and I purchased a car last week that we are excited about. Hopefully, the car will be delivered in the next week. The car came from a fellow whom we have bought a car from a couple of years ago, and have since become friends.

This a dead original, 4 prior owner car with 89xx documented miles. A low option car, as it only has.........
-LS5 454 (390hp)
-M21 4 speed
-G81 Positraction 3.08 "economy" axle
-PU9 White Letter Tires
-U69 AM/FM Radio
Documented with it's tank sticker and shippers copy (both NCRS validated by our own Tim Gilmore) and it's original POP. Futher documentation consists of title copies, temporary registration slips, mileage statement, and period photos circa 1978.

While the car is known whithin a circle of the Corvette hobby, the car has never been judged before. Once we have the car in our possession, there will be plenty more to share.

Already, the car is scheduled to be at the NCRS Regional in Rochester, MN, the NCRS National in French Lick, IN, Bloomington Gold in Bloomington, IL, and MCACN 2023.

Attached, are a few pics..........

Beautiful survivor!!

----What a cool find!....Bill S

Way cool Tim! Congratulations!

Well done!

Looks great now, can't wait to see it after you've dialed it in Tim!

Another awesome survivor Tim. Congratulation to you and Tracey!!!

Wow - another great find, congratulations. Looking forward to seeing it at MCACN

What an amazing car, Tim. We’re going to have some great low mile Corvettes at the Nationals this year. I can’t wait to see the new 454.

Really nice!

Really beautiful green.

Congratulations, that is a nice looking Vette!

Very nice 'Vette, Tim :shocked:

When is the Nationals in Rochester ? I'm only 70 miles away :biggthumpup:

Stunning Tim! Love that original chassis paint

Tim S. and Tim G. just keep presenting us with great Corvettes!! :worship:

Congrats Tim,good luck with your new,real nice,Vette!

June 8th-10th for Rochester. Bloomington is the week before. Sadly, the NCRS National Convention is going to make a conflict for me and SCR26. I'm going to have to postpone SCR26 til next year

I have an ad in the WTB section for an original F70-15 Wide Oval. I have a line on a couple of tires, but want to cover my bases.

At the risk of repeating myself, here are the pics of what I am after........

Just about all ready for the summer run of judging events. Aside from checking a few small details, the car is done. Repacked the bearings on the trailer along with a fresh set of tires. I just need to load the cooler, a lawn chair, and hit the road.

I'll be posting about the 73 on the 4 post when I get some time. It's a car my Dad and I have been working buying (for him) for about the last 60 days or so. L82 4 speed, P/S, P/B, A/C, Deluxe Interior (Black), rear window defogger, alarm with 11,500 miles. Most all original paint, killer interior, and a chassis to die for. Loaded with paperwork and owner history since day 1.

Once I'm back from the NCRS Rochester Regional, I'll get on that car.

I can't wait to see more on the 1973 Elkhart Green Corvette. Good luck at the Regional event, Tim.

Nice Dodge…. And Vette(s)!!!

Good luck Tim!!

I'm back from Bloomington with the 70. Had a great weekend. I was able to spend some time with Scott and Bill (olredalert), Joe (hiperf69), plus was able to meet up with some friends whom I never had met in person before. As for judging, I accomplished what I set out to do. The car judged at 98% in Certification, as well as a Gold in Survivor judging. That of course, results in a Benchmark. Furthermore, I had the pleasure of being set up next to Kevin Dewitte all weekend. Kevin and his wife Kathy, brought their 9000 mile 71 LT-1 (which resulted in a Benchmark for them as well). It was great to catch up with you Kevin!!

For those who are not familiar with the Bloomington Gold Benchmark program, the link below details it.
https://www.bloomingtongold.com/inde...dard/benchmark

Now this coming weekend, off to the NCRS Regional in Rochester, MN for Flight judging and a Bowtie sign off. Later in July, on our way to the NCRS Nationals in French Lick, IN.

----Big congrats, Tim!!! Fantastic car and what a fun evening with you at the bar. Swap meet was under whelming to say the least, but I should know that all automotive swap meets are suffering due to the internet!...Bill S

Congratulations!

I don't believe that for a minute.........:beers:

Look forward to finding you in Rochester this week. Not certain which day, but it will be either Thursday or Friday.

Awesome Tim! Kevin (and Bill and Joe) are good people.


Kevin lives not too far from me-and always has cool cars:headbang:
I see him in the first pic :)

Congrats Tim! That’s awesome!

Congratulations, Tim. I’ll catch up with you at the Nationals. I’m glad your ‘70 did well.

Tim

Very impressive first step in your judging agenda for this car Tim!! Congrats! :headbang:

I plan on seeing you and in Rochester on Friday! - Bill W

Safe travels fellas.

Yeah........well said. I don't even know that they had a swap in Indy. It takes time to rebuild. I'm sure the show getting bounced around as much as it has in recent years, has taken a toll on the entire package. Hopefully, Guy Larsen can grow some roots back in Bloomington and get the show back to it's former glory.

Cool, I was thinking Friday worked the best for me too. We need to get together. I missed you a few times at MCACN, when I was over talking with encyclopedia Jeff.

----Tim,,,We talked a lot about this while sitting on our buts and the frequently brought up thought was to bring the show somewhere in the Chicago area. The last time the shows were at Pheasant Run were really good. So many gear heads up there that don't want to go as far in their rides, but would come out in droves if somewhat local. It would bring in a whole bunch of cruisers and even just gear head families in and that would bring the gate up to a much higher standard! Just sayin!....Bill S

Congratulations Tim. Car is awesome! Looking forward to seeing it in French Lick.

Is the Nationals not a spectator event ? I can't find any info on spectators, cost or times of viewing.

Great looking car. :3gears:

Typically not put out to the general public, but admission of maybe $10??

OK, I'll have some pocket green with.